Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tigerballs]

The reason he tops the tackle count is cause he is a liability defence wise teams run at him for that reason

Liddle had the second most missed tackles in the team and the 13th most missed tackles in the NRL

Only man in front of him was our defensive halfback Luke Brooks, who is 6th overall in the NRL for missed tackles ?

So Luci, Nofa, AD and BJ have less missed tackles so they're better defenders, right?

 

[dazza65]

I’m starting to think Hartigan was an inside agent.

Elaborate?

Well he was pretty incompetent letting so many juniors go. Like, how can you not return calls and not turn up to meetings when that is the bread and butter of your role? There was a rumour floating around a month or two ago that Pascoe was doing this. Maybe the wires were crossed and it was Hartigan.

Well, let’s see where he turns up next… could be interesting…

 

[cochise]

No answer? Just delete.
Typical.

https://weststigersforum.com/topic/970/are-you-new-to-this-site-rules-and-guidelines

 

[tony soprano]

Wonder what happened that young junior went from Tigers to Newcastle, he's a 6, son of a balmain player.

Haven't heard much of him since leaving us.

Who replaces Pearce at Knights.

Just had hip surgery earlier this month.
Played some cup.

Looked very small.

Wow hips a bad one.

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

The reason he tops the tackle count is cause he is a liability defence wise teams run at him for that reason

Liddle had the second most missed tackles in the team and the 13th most missed tackles in the NRL

Only man in front of him was our defensive halfback Luke Brooks, who is 6th overall in the NRL for missed tackles ?

So Luci, Nofa, AD and BJ have less missed tackles so they're better defenders, right?

Personally I think around $450-$500k is spot on for Luc imo.
Capable playing the 80. $500k for an edge back rower is spot on.

 

[Russell]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

You’re in great form today Russ

People don't like a non positive post on Jake.

However they are quite happy to put crap on Liddle in a constant barrage over the past 3 months.

Love to dish it out but they can't take it.

 

[Russell]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

Hes 19, how about give him a chance huh? Just like we did with Liddle all this time? I've seen you rate lachlan lewis before, that speaks volumes for your judgement on a good footy player. That lewis bloke cant strap boots for the local guildford owls, yet you rated him. Go figure.

How about you give Liddle a chance - 64 games for a DH is not long enough.

We are talking now - if we don't get another hooker for 2022 then....

It is a choice of Liddle or Simpkin to play next year.

If you think that next year Simpkin can do a better job than Liddle. Go figure that.

Do not see how Lewis comes into this discussion.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Im punting liddle and bringing in Hodgson simple as that this love in of liddle all of a sudden isn't surprising but when there's a dodge charger incoming you get rid of the Honda civic

 

[Russell]

Didn’t Simpkin turn 20 last week? What’s the rush to discard him?

The kid has shown he can play sure he’s got things to develop but it’s not like we have an abundance of talent knocking the door down.

Because Russ has an unhealthy fascination with Liddle

No just sticking up for him - seeing you and a number of others just love flogging a dead horse.

 

[tony soprano]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

You’re in great form today Russ

People don't like a non positive post on Jake.

However they are quite happy to put crap on Little in a constant barage over the past 3 months.

Love to dish it out but they can't take it.

Guys they were both average last year.

 

[sparci]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

Hes 19, how about give him a chance huh? Just like we did with Liddle all this time? I've seen you rate lachlan lewis before, that speaks volumes for your judgement on a good footy player. That lewis bloke cant strap boots for the local guildford owls, yet you rated him. Go figure.

How about you give Liddle a chance - 64 games for a DH is not long enough.

We are talking now - if we don't get another hooker for 2022 then....

It is a choice of Liddle or Simpkin to play next year.

If you think that next year Simpkin can do a better job than Liddle. Go figure that.

Do not see how Lewis comes into this discussion.

Thats 64 games over how many seasons though? And like I said, in the most recent influx of those games, he has been below average. Im sorry if you don't see that. I think ultimately the club does now, hence the discussion with Hodgson, which is why I was so confused with his re-signing. You think they'll run with Liddle on the bench? Nope.. whats the point, we gonna wait till he's 30 before he can distribute as a hooker should? And when it comes to the bench position, yes I think Simpkin can do a better job than Liddle, and with a few more games (not 64 over 5 seasons), Im quite confident he will take the starting hooker role and play 80 mins, as a hooker should. Where does Lewis come into play? It's just my assumption that you seem to rate a very unique set of players, irrespective of their talent... you kind of hand them out participation awards for looking like they try.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Simpkin already does a better job then liddle you bring in someone like Hodgson to mentor him he will only improve

 

[Russell]

Im punting liddle and bringing in Hodgson simple as that this love in of liddle all of a sudden isn't surprising but when there's a dodge charger incoming you get rid of the Honda civic

Your punting Liddle - that's fine. That is your opinion.

If it happens, I'm hoping "Mr injury prone Hodgson" doesn't go down again, because we won't win a game after if he does.

 

[Russell]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

You’re in great form today Russ

People don't like a non positive post on Jake.

However they are quite happy to put crap on Little in a constant barage over the past 3 months.

Love to dish it out but they can't take it.

Guys they were both average last year.

One a lot more average than the other.

 

[Lee's fedora]

@Russell and what if we keep liddle and he tears his acl again hes as injury prone as Hodgson is with less talent

 

[sparci]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

I haven't really been paying attention to your posts closely but can you tell me what's your fascination with Liddle?

You like him, yeah?
What do you like?

Can you see any negatives in his game?

Serious post.

@Russell why don't you answer this post based on the 2021 season?

 

[Russell]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

Hes 19, how about give him a chance huh? Just like we did with Liddle all this time? I've seen you rate lachlan lewis before, that speaks volumes for your judgement on a good footy player. That lewis bloke cant strap boots for the local guildford owls, yet you rated him. Go figure.

How about you give Liddle a chance - 64 games for a DH is not long enough.

We are talking now - if we don't get another hooker for 2022 then....

It is a choice of Liddle or Simpkin to play next year.

If you think that next year Simpkin can do a better job than Liddle. Go figure that.

Do not see how Lewis comes into this discussion.

Thats 64 games over how many seasons though? And like I said, in the most recent influx of those games, he has been below average. Im sorry if you don't see that. I think ultimately the club does now, hence the discussion with Hodgson, which is why I was so confused with his re-signing. You think they'll run with Liddle on the bench? Nope.. whats the point, we gonna wait till he's 30 before he can distribute as a hooker should? And when it comes to the bench position, yes I think Simpkin can do a better job than Liddle, and with a few more games (not 64 over 5 seasons), Im quite confident he will take the starting hooker role and play 80 mins, as a hooker should. Where does Lewis come into play? It's just my assumption that you seem to rate a very unique set of players, irrespective of their talent... you kind of hand them out participation awards for looking like they try.

You keep playing Simpkin and you'll end up with anther Liddle. 64 games in 5 years.

At the moment it is 9 games and a busted shoulder - looking good to be injury prone.

Why young players showing a little talent are thrown to the NRL wolves I don't know.

Anyway - we agree to totally disagree - good luck to ya.

 

[Lee's fedora]

Seriously russ why do you like liddle so much ? Is it his style of play? What's the go

 

[Russell]

The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

I haven't really been paying attention to your posts closely but can you tell me what's your fascination with Liddle?

You like him, yeah?
What do you like?

Can you see any negatives in his game?

Serious post.

@Russell why don't you answer this post based on the 2021 season?

You don't have to worry, what post I answer and what ones, I don't.

It was answered privately if you must know.

 

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The Hodgson vs Api situation is very interesting. I am not saying this will happen I actually think it will fall through (knowing the tigers). But looking in as a fan Hodgson is definitely the better option long term if we can get rid of Liddle. Simpkin is a class hooker and has proved this in KOE and first grade. Our problem is and has been for a while is an 80 minute hooker. For me wasting a bench spot on a hooker or utility is silly especially for a team like the tigers. It needs to be 4 big men. I think Simpkin does need to be phased into 80 minutes but Hodgson is perfect for the whole team.
Hodgson is a leader and has the British connection with Hastings, Gildart and Sheens. Which you would think would tempt him to come. Only flaw for me is that he is injury prone but that is easily fixed. IE: Hastings, Simpkin and I would like to see Dockar-clay in the top 30.

In conclusion, in the long run and for the team you would think Hodgson is the wiser choice. With Simpkin at 14 to add attacking flare. But we will see how the meat head of Pascoe sorts this us.

As it stands, Liddle is streets ahead of Simpkin…
How anyone sees it does different is beyond me.
Simpkin may have more upside in the long run, I’ll think you might find Liddle does as well.
If Liddle and Madge don’t work - that may be a separate issue…
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Liddle end up at the chooks… he has time with the ball, he’s a bit underdone - and has some work to do… but you can’t buy time…

Liddle is a Hooker who can't pass accurately and has no kicking game. He's pretty limited and one dimensional. What's worse for him is he lacks the cardiovascular capacity to play a full game


And Simpkin is worse, I don’t know where you get the idea that he is our saviour he is a couple of years away thanks to Covid

If you can't see more in Simpkin than Liddle jog on seriously. I was a fan of liddle up until this season but his service game has gone bad really quickly. Im seriously amazed this club decided to re-sign him, it seems bulking up in the offseason has done him no good at all, cant have a hooker in 1sts passing the way he does. Rather invest into Simpkin who showed more in his first two games than liddle has in a long time. Consistently producing those kind of games will come with age I feel, wasn't suprised to see him struggle after those two first games especially after his effort in the souths game. Liddle on the other hand, if hes not there now, I don't see the point in holding onto him apart from warming the seat really.

Can't hit a downvote - so consider it given.

back at you, i dont get your affiliation but its bizarre how defensive you are of this bloke

I don't get how people think this pretender is going to be a star - another Harry Grant people said - then all the fairies walked in.

I haven't really been paying attention to your posts closely but can you tell me what's your fascination with Liddle?

You like him, yeah?
What do you like?

Can you see any negatives in his game?

Serious post.

@Russell why don't you answer this post based on the 2021 season?

You don't have to worry, what post I answer and what ones, I don't.

It was answered privately if you must know.

I wasn't worrying, was just trying to give you opportunity to provide something concrete behind your strange views.